Podere Il Carnasciale

Carnasciale Toscana Cabernet Franc Merlot

9.210 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Paco Suro

Still a bit young. Fresh. Fruit forward but no quite fully integrated.

Still a bit young. Fresh. Fruit forward but no quite fully integrated.

Jan 19th, 2020
Dmitry Koutcherouk

Crossing of Cabernet Franc and Merlot - Caberlot. Extremely rare bottle.
Rubine red colour. The notes of berberry, cranberry, black pepper. High alcohol, full body, complex, on its fruity side now... maybe you should keep this wine for 10 more years due to the reputation. But I expected more.

Crossing of Cabernet Franc and Merlot - Caberlot. Extremely rare bottle.
Rubine red colour. The notes of berberry, cranberry, black pepper. High alcohol, full body, complex, on its fruity side now... maybe you should keep this wine for 10 more years due to the reputation. But I expected more.

Jan 20th, 2017
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Another bottle... 2013 is spot on.

Another bottle... 2013 is spot on.

Dec 17th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.4

Might well be their best vintage to date. This is one to purchase by the case! Awesome balance, length and offering a serious structure too.

Might well be their best vintage to date. This is one to purchase by the case! Awesome balance, length and offering a serious structure too.

May 25th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.4

Stunning aromatics and equally graceful on the palate, this vintage aspire to be Carnasciale's best so far. Just beautiful! Will age nicely too. 94+

Stunning aromatics and equally graceful on the palate, this vintage aspire to be Carnasciale's best so far. Just beautiful! Will age nicely too. 94+

Mar 22nd, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.4

A great new vintage for Carnasciale where obviously everything fell into place. Purity is as always the keyword here, and the quality of fruit, tannins, acidity and wood integration is seamlessly done. This might well be their best "second wine" to date. Considering this as an indication, then the Big Boy will most likely be off the charts.

A great new vintage for Carnasciale where obviously everything fell into place. Purity is as always the keyword here, and the quality of fruit, tannins, acidity and wood integration is seamlessly done. This might well be their best "second wine" to date. Considering this as an indication, then the Big Boy will most likely be off the charts.

Feb 28th, 2016
Raun Kupiec

Very nice, but no drama. Went well with the dinner but didn’t make you pause and take notice.

Very nice, but no drama. Went well with the dinner but didn’t make you pause and take notice.

Jul 5th, 2023
Chris Grimm

Slamming. Loads of white pepper, with delicious fruit. Decanted for an hour or so ahead of time. Such a different and interesting wine!

Slamming. Loads of white pepper, with delicious fruit. Decanted for an hour or so ahead of time. Such a different and interesting wine!

Dec 25th, 2020
Johan Eriksson

Johan had this 8 years ago

Johan had this 8 years ago

May 13th, 2017
Lasse B

Lasse had this 9 years ago

Lasse had this 9 years ago

May 20th, 2016